5 Best Things to Do in Colorado Springs This Weekend

Top events and entertainment you don’t want to miss this week and weekend, including a vibrant celebration of Indian culture, a new whiskey festival, festive holiday kickoffs and more.

FEATURED

A couple on a snowy dog sledding tour in Breckenridge, Colorado

50 Ideas for Memorable Colorado Gift Experiences

Create memories with these 46 ideas. From bucket-listers to new skills, these Colorado gift experiences are all better than another sweater.
A bartender with beer at FH Beerworks, one of the People's Choice Best Breweries

People’s Choice: Best Breweries in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is passionate about its beer. That’s really no surprise. So we weren’t surprised to get a big response to our People's Choice Best Breweries poll — or some passionate comments about our...
Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

Must-See Christmas Lights in Colorado Springs 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — for Christmas lights in the Springs! Check out our list of the best spots for some illuminated viewing and festive fun.

FOOD & DRINK

People’s Choice: Best Breweries in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is passionate about its beer. That’s really no surprise. So we weren’t surprised to get a big response to our People's Choice...

GUIDES

Revelers wearing Viking helmets at the Ullr Fest Bonfire in Breckenridge, one of the best things to do near Colorado Springs this weekend

5 Best Things to Do in Colorado Springs This Weekend

Top events and entertainment you don’t want to miss this week and weekend, including a vibrant celebration of Indian culture, a new whiskey festival, festive holiday kickoffs and more.
A couple on a snowy dog sledding tour in Breckenridge, Colorado

50 Ideas for Memorable Colorado Gift Experiences

Create memories with these 46 ideas. From bucket-listers to new skills, these Colorado gift experiences are all better than another sweater.
Sushi platter from Sushi Auto, voted as one of the People's Choice Best Sushi Restaurants in Colorado Springs

People’s Choice: Best Sushi Restaurants in Colorado Springs

YOUR picks for the Best Sushi Restaurants in the Springs. See the poll winners and compare with our favorites.
A woman bartender at Mash Mechanix, one of the best breweries in Colorado Springs

The Best Breweries in Colorado Springs

Colorado is undeniably a beer state, and Colorado Springs is a beer city. The Centennial State has been a leader throughout the craft beer...
Sumo Roll and Rock and Roll from Dojo Sushi, one of the best restaurants for sushi in Colorado Springs

8 of the Best Spots for Sushi in Colorado Springs

Who has the best sushi in Colorado Springs? Here are our favorite spots for the Japanese cuisine — with a chance to vote for yours.

OUTDOORS

Where and How to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

We tromp through the snow somewhere along Rampart Range Road on the sunniest December day in the forecast. The kids’ Santa hats bob as...

ARTS & CULTURE

Revelers wearing Viking helmets at the Ullr Fest Bonfire in Breckenridge, one of the best things to do near Colorado Springs this weekend

5 Best Things to Do in Colorado Springs This Weekend

Top events and entertainment you don’t want to miss this week and weekend, including a vibrant celebration of Indian culture, a new whiskey festival, festive holiday kickoffs and more.
Enjoy classic Christmas favorites at the Forgotten Carols Tour. Photo courtesy of The Forgotten Carols Tour.

All the Holiday Concerts in Colorado Springs 2023

Enjoy your favorite festive tunes all holiday season long. Here’s where to find upcoming local holiday concerts.
The prince and the fox puppet in Theatreworks production of The Little Prince

Theatreworks The Little Prince Plays for the Holidays

Theatreworks will celebrate magic during the holiday season with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved story The Little Prince. And the theatre company is infusing the...
An aerialist in Cirque Musica hangs from a ring, bringing spectacular holiday entertainment in the touring show

11 Musicals, Plays and Variety Shows for Your Holiday Entertainment

There’s a long history of singing and dancing in the cannon of holiday entertainment. Maybe we can thank those Hollywood holiday classics, especially the...
emma crawford's coffin from 1891

RIP: Rest in Peace Emma Crawford

Emma Crawford’s tombstone is etched with the words, “She Will Not Be Forgotten.” Every October, in quirky style, Manitou Springs makes sure of it with the Emma Crawford Coffin Race.

HOMES & LIFESTYLE

50 Ideas for Memorable Colorado Gift Experiences

Create memories with these 46 ideas. From bucket-listers to new skills, these Colorado gift experiences are all better than another sweater.

WHAT'S NEXT COS

A cronut, similar to the 100-layer donut to be offered at Dad's Donuts.

Dad’s Donuts

Dad's Donuts, a sweet new venture by Mitch Yellen, the owner of Altitude Hospitality Group, is set to make its debut in Colorado Springs...
a hand pouring a beer from the tap like they do at WestFax Brewing.

WestFax Brewing

WestFax Brewing Company, located in Lakewood, is chugging along on the opening of its Colorado Springs location on Pikes Peak Avenue. The expansion aims...
Crooked Cue will be the go-to spot to play pool in the Springs.

Crooked Cue

Joe Campana and Lucas Frye, partners in Cork & Cask, have announced the forthcoming opening of Crooked Cue, a sophisticated pool hall designed to...
airport dining

9 New Restaurants Coming to the Colorado Springs Airport

As a part of the Colorado Springs Airport’s Concourse Modernization project, SSP America has been awarded a contract to develop a portfolio of nine...
Modern Market sandwich

Modern Market

Modern Market, a from-scratch eatery, is set to open its third location in Colorado Springs near Powers Boulevard near the Cimarron Hills neighborhood at...

TRAVEL

Overlooking the vineyards at The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, one of the Colorado wineries in the Royal Gorge region

Touring Colorado Wineries Near the Springs

Exploring Colorado wineries in the Royal Gorge region is an easy day trip from Colorado Springs. Here’s our entertaining experience and itinerary. Tip: It’s great for taking out-of-state visitors.
fall color in Cripple Creek

Favorite Colorado Fall Color Drives

The golden aspen are here. Savor the season with these five scenic fall drives. It's your road map for leaf peeping.
Women raising steins at Breckenridge Oktoberfest, one of Colorado's biggest Oktoberfest weekends.

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2023 in Colorado

Colorado loves Oktoberfest, which means you could celebrate the beer, er Bavarian, festival all through September and part of October. Here’s a full list of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the state. Prost!
Cog railway en route to the top of Pikes Peak.

Cog Railway Continues First Pikes Peak Sunrise Trains

All aboard! Here’s your first chance ever to ride the Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway to an inspiring Pikes Peak sunrise.
Monarch Mountain at the Crest Scenic Tramway

Monarch Mountain at the Crest Opens Reimagined Scenic Tram

If you’ve driven over Monarch Pass, you’ve surely noticed the colorful gondola at its summit. The classic Monarch Crest and Scenic Tramway was purchased...

SPORTS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

low boat pose engages your core and relieves stress as a part of stress relief yoga

3 Stress Relief Yoga Poses for the Holidays

Feeling a bit humbug? Try these tips from local yoga instructors to tap into yuletide peace.
The front of the new St. Francis-Interquest Hospital.

An Inside Peek at the New St. Francis-Interquest Hospital

If you drive north of Colorado Springs on I-25, you can't miss the new St. Francis-Interquest Hospital just off the highway at Interquest Parkway....
Face It TOGETHER takes a compassionate approach to helping those struggling with addiction and their families.

Addiction and Rock Bottom: What Families Need to Know

How can you help the person in your life with addiction in a healthy manner? Face It TOGETHER has the answers.
Face It Together peer and family support

4 Tips For a More Successful Dry January

Trying Dry January this year? Check out some steps you can follow to make it a successful one.
Runners having fun in the Cheyenne Mountain Run

Epic Runs and Rides: Your Colorado Springs Bucket List

From big miles to panoramic scenery to just plain fun, here are 12 classic Colorado Springs active events for your bucket list.

LATEST

Phantom Canyon Brewing Company Celebrates 30 Years

Imagine Colorado Springs without any breweries. Or if you’re a long-time resident, remember back a few decades. Thirty-one years ago, there were no microbreweries...

How to Shop Local for the Holidays

You can make a big difference by shopping small businesses. And you can make holiday shopping a fun and social experience with these seasonal shopping festivities.

Where and How to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

We tromp through the snow somewhere along Rampart Range Road on the sunniest December day in the forecast. The kids’ Santa hats bob as...

All the Holiday Concerts in Colorado Springs 2023

Enjoy your favorite festive tunes all holiday season long. Here’s where to find upcoming local holiday concerts.

Touring Colorado Wineries Near the Springs

Exploring Colorado wineries in the Royal Gorge region is an easy day trip from Colorado Springs. Here’s our entertaining experience and itinerary. Tip: It’s great for taking out-of-state visitors.

3 Stress Relief Yoga Poses for the Holidays

Feeling a bit humbug? Try these tips from local yoga instructors to tap into yuletide peace.

Theatreworks The Little Prince Plays for the Holidays

Theatreworks will celebrate magic during the holiday season with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved story The Little Prince. And the theatre company is infusing the...

People’s Choice: Best Sushi Restaurants in Colorado Springs

YOUR picks for the Best Sushi Restaurants in the Springs. See the poll winners and compare with our favorites.

Your Go-to Colorado Christmas Music Playlist

A (mostly) Colorado holiday playlist you’ll actually want to listen to.

11 Musicals, Plays and Variety Shows for Your Holiday Entertainment

There’s a long history of singing and dancing in the cannon of holiday entertainment. Maybe we can thank those Hollywood holiday classics, especially the...

Open Restaurants on Thanksgiving — Eat Out or Takeout

Why do the cooking when you can eat out or take out delicious and decadent Thanksgiving meals from these local restaurants, bakeries and hotels?

How to Chop Wood With an Axe — Without Cutting Off Your Foot

A humorous guide to cutting firewood without losing a foot.

The Best Breweries in Colorado Springs

Colorado is undeniably a beer state, and Colorado Springs is a beer city. The Centennial State has been a leader throughout the craft beer...

Shake Shack Colorado Springs Opening Is All Set

Will there be lines around the block when Shake Shack opens in Colorado Springs this month? The gourmet, fast-casual Shake Shack is known for...

All the Opening Dates for the 2023–24 Ski Season

The 2023-2024 ski season is open in Colorado. Arapahoe Basin won the annual race to be the first to open when it fired up...

What’s New at Colorado Ski Resorts for the 2023-2024 Season

Ski season is officially here. Arapahoe Basin opened on Oct. 29. Keystone opens Nov. 1, and other resorts are hot on their ski-booted heels,...

RIP: Rest in Peace Emma Crawford

Emma Crawford’s tombstone is etched with the words, “She Will Not Be Forgotten.” Every October, in quirky style, Manitou Springs makes sure of it with the Emma Crawford Coffin Race.

8 of the Best Spots for Sushi in Colorado Springs

Who has the best sushi in Colorado Springs? Here are our favorite spots for the Japanese cuisine — with a chance to vote for yours.

7 Ways to Enjoy the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival

There’s a difference between watching a movie and experiencing a film festival. Movie viewing has changed through the eras as much as the movies...

Spooky Celebrities of Colorado Springs

‘Tis the season for terror and tricks. Let’s take a tour of character actors and a well known cartoonist who called the Springs home. Here's a rundown of famous people from Colorado Springs, Halloween edition.

Wrong Turn Haunted Maze Brings a Spooky Downtown Twist

Want to get scared? Here’s a new chance to mix fall vibes, craft cocktails and horror story thrills. COATI is getting its spooky on...

Gold Star Pies Evolves at Ivywild School

As you may have seen in our What’s Next COS story, the celebrated Gold Star Pies is evolving from its seasonal food truck into...

People’s Choice: Best Mexican Restaurants in Colorado Springs

Like most of Colorado Springs’ dining scene, Mexican food has been on the rise in recent years. New favorites have popped up featuring authentic...

Touring the Haunted History of Colorado Springs

How to explore the city’s spooky side, from macabre murders to ghost stories galore, with the Ghosts of Downtown Tours and more.

Drink Zero Proof: Where To Find the Best Mocktails in Colorado Springs

It’s hard to dispute the health benefits that a booze break offers both your body and mind, and recently I took a hiatus from...

Your Ultimate Guide to Halloween in Colorado Springs

From haunted houses and bar crawls to costume contests and trick-or-treating trips, here’s where to celebrate spooky season in the Springs.

10 Ways to Celebrate Arts Month

Arts Month has become a staple on the Colorado Springs calendar. The annual initiative is the largest collective celebration of the arts in Colorado...

Find Your Voice at the Poetry719 We Do Stuff Festival

With an inclusive mix of voices and events, the We Do Stuff Festival will welcome you into a vibrant celebration of expression and Arts Month.

Favorite Colorado Fall Color Drives

The golden aspen are here. Savor the season with these five scenic fall drives. It's your road map for leaf peeping.

Ice Castles Coming to Cripple Creek This Winter

Remember this glowing, otherworldly Ice Castles popup in Dillon from several years ago? The magical, frozen attraction hasn’t been in Colorado since 2020, but...

Previewing a Big Season for the Philharmonic

This is a pivotal year for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. After a much heralded 12-year tenure at the musical helm, Maestro Josep Caballé-Domenech moved...

10 Favorite Fall Hikes In and Around Colorado Springs

These trails will deliver fall color and let you enjoy your leaf peeping on foot. From in-town favorites to under the radar gems, there’s something here for everyone.

15 Pumpkin Patches in Colorado Springs to Get You Pumped for Fall

Here’s where to celebrate the season with corn mazes, hay rides, petting zoos and pumpkin patches in Colorado Springs.

All the Michelin Star Restaurants in Colorado

Colorado is on the global culinary map of the prestigious Michelin Guide. The esteemed dining guide released its first-ever Michelin Guide awards for the...

Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival Insider’s Guide

The aroma alone is worth the price of admission. Beefy men turn the chile roasters. Sparks shoot out, flames tickling the sweet, spicy fragrance out...

20 of the Best Mexican Restaurants in Colorado Springs

There was a time when authentic, high quality Mexican food was hard to come by in Colorado Springs. That time has passed. As the...

When and Where to Catch Peak Fall Color in Colorado

The Fall Foliage Map provides data-rich predictions for peak color, and we’ve got picks for prime leaf-peeping.

3 Great Fall Color Hikes

Looking to hit the trail to catch the glory of Colorado fall? These three hikes deliver the aspen gold.

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2023 in Colorado

Colorado loves Oktoberfest, which means you could celebrate the beer, er Bavarian, festival all through September and part of October. Here’s a full list of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the state. Prost!

Michelin Guide Announces Colorado Bib Gourmand Winners

The prestigious Michelin Guide is releasing its first-ever restaurant rankings in Colorado this year, and it has begun by announcing nine Bib Gourmand restaurants,...